With the additional 2.4 miles of Tacoma Link opened in August of 2023, you are going to want to fuel up for your adventure in Grit City.
Tacoma carries on the tradition of the uniquely wonderful Pacific Northwest coffee culture and the cafes, turning the T Line into the tea line.
So, whether you’re looking to jumpstart your day with a mug of Americano or kick back and chill with a relaxing cup of Chamomile, you can experience your drip or dip at several different spots along the alignment.
Anthem
*Anthem has two locations within walking distances of platforms on the alignment.
Location:
1911 Pacific Avenue
102 N. G St.
Hours:
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Daily
6 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri) and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sat-Sun)
What you need to know:
While their baristas make exceptional traditional caffeinated beverages, the specialty drinks at Anthem are truly something remarkable. Lavender white chocolate mochas, honey matcha lattes and passionfruit tango tea lemonade are just some of the unique options you can treat your tastebuds to at either location.
Even their pastries have a fun twist! Bite into a Raspberry Pop Tart or Lemon Confetti cookie to satisfy your sweet tooth or their classic flat breads or breakfast sandwiches for that savory sensation. Whether stopping by in the morning or an afternoon pick-me-up, Anthem has something that will spark your interest and have you leaving with a smile.
Lift Bridge
Location:
1102 A Street
Hours:
7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
What you need to know:
Lift Bridge Coffee is a bustling multi-roaster coffee shop on the main floor of Court House Square. Customers will be delighted to find coffee drinks that are infused with unexpected ingredients and delicious pastries. Lift Bridge has ample seating on the main floor of Court House Square and is a lovely setting for meetings and work sessions.
If you are looking for a place to escape the work from home monotony, crack open the spine of your favorite book or simply kick up your feet and enjoy a warm cup of Joe, then Lift Bridge is the place for you.
Cremello
Location:
764 Broadway
Hours:
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Daily
What you need to know:
A new coffee shop located in the antique district of downtown Tacoma, Cremello offers inspired brew and one-of-a-kind ambiance. Stop in and stay inside the historic Bostwick Building on the corner of Broadway to enjoy their delicious offerings featuring organic coffees, teas, and specialty pastries all made with natural ingredients.
The cafe has outdoor seating and is dog-friendly both indoors and out!
Stadium Café
Location:
204 St Helens Ave
Hours:
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Mon-Fri) and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sat-Sun)
What you need to know:
Stadium Cafe is the Stadium District's beloved connection space for amazing coffee, fast free WiFi and treats. This family owned coffee shop has a variety of beans to grind and a good selection for non-coffee drinkers. While Stadium High School students may have known this for a while, the atmosphere is calm and it’s a great place to study or get some work done.
North Slope
Location:
618 N 1st St
Hours:
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Mon-Fri) and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Sat-Sun)
What you need to know:
Serving the Stadium District for 21 years, North Slope Coffee is a pillar of the local community and the longest standing coffee shop in the neighborhood. Their business is so focused on putting the customer first – that the owner even had a few regulars as guests at her wedding. That sort of hospitality and warmth emanates the space and translates into a wonderful atmosphere that you never want to leave.
At North Slope, they proudly serve Equal Exchange Coffee. Their beans are organic, good for small farmers, and good for our environment. Equal Exchange founded the U.S. fair trade coffee movement in 1986 and continues to be a 100% fair trade food company. The baristas at North Slope have been trained by Equal Exchange to produce the best hand-crafted espresso.
Cosmonaut Coffee
Location:
817 Division Ave
Hours:
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Daily
What you need to know:
Nestled in a small, cozy building at a busy intersection, the Cosmonaut Coffee cafe offers tasty caffeinated brews that you can enjoy while being surrounded by the owner’s collection of “Space Stuff”. The intergalactic atmosphere, combined with their out of this world beverages creates a magical experience. Their methodical approach makes them top tier for coffee, tea and chais. The best part? After you have had your fill, you can take your drink over to Wright Park and explore the beauty of this urban oasis!
Red Elm Café
Location:
1114 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Hours:
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Mon-Sat) and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sun)
What you need to know:
Three sisters opened Red Elm, a Hilltop community coffee shop serving unique eats, treats and waffles, back in 2017. Jennifer Richardson, Adina Joslyn, and Sarah Joslyn have lived in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma for years and the space they have created is a perfect reflection of those homegrown roots. A children’s area has been created in the establishment so that parents can enjoy a cup of coffee while their children play.
Our favorite menu items are the grilled cheese on sourdough with a cup of tomato soup or the incredibly savory cheddar bacon waffles and the turkey sausage breakfast sandwich with pepper jack cheese.
Manifesto Coffee
Location:
1003 S 11th St
Hours:
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Daily
What you need to know:
Established in 2016, Manifesto has a simplified menu that caters to all tastes, and they have a friendly and knowledgeable staff to suggest the perfect pastry to complement your drink. Their dark industrial atmosphere accompanied with love for metal and rock music makes the coffee shop and roastery a one-of-a-kind destination for coffee lovers.
Because they roast their own beans in-house, you can be sure that you are getting high quality and well sourced ingredients with every sip. An added bonus is that the roastery building houses a private collection of classic cars in the main room, and a shiny 25lb San Franciscan coffee roaster in the production space.
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